England bowler Stuart Broad questions current laws after Steve Smith survives


England fast bowler Stuart Broad was baffled by the decision not to drop Steve Smith after he was dismissed during the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval.

Broad's throw from the boundary appeared to beat Smith to the crease, but the TV umpire ruled that the bail was cleared before the ball was retrieved.

The decision left Broad confused and he admitted that he was unsure of the rules regarding run-outs.




"I don't know the rules," Broad said after the match. “I thought it was out, but it's not my decision.

“The referees made a decision and we have to respect that.

The decision to send Smith off was met with mixed reactions, with some fans arguing that the rules were correctly applied, while others believe that Smith should have been sent off.

The incident has highlighted the confusion surrounding run-out rules and the matter is likely to be discussed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the coming weeks.